Summary
- JPJ temporarily suspends Chery Omoda 5 vehicle approval.
- New registrations halted pending safety investigations.
- Chery Malaysia ordered to identify and recall affected vehicles.
PUTRAJAYA, October 12 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has temporarily suspended vehicle type approval for affected Chery Omoda 5 models.
Following a viral incident in Johor Bahru that raised safety concerns. The suspension prevents new registrations of potentially affected variants until technical investigations are completed.
Chery Malaysia must identify potentially affected vehicles using production records and chassis numbers, conduct necessary recalls and implement corrective measures.
JPJ will also audit manufacturing processes, quality controls and axle component suppliers, with approval reinstated only after the department verifies that all identified safety risks have been addressed.
